How far is Royersford, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Royersford, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.22 mi
01h 11m
Flight
31.76 mi
51.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.76 mi
Kilometers
51.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.55 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Royersford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royersford
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royersford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Greenville
PA

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Royersford
19.1 mi
00h 35m
To Bethlehem
24.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Royersford and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Royersford and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Avenue

    145 m · 25 sec · South 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2882 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Swamp Pike

    695 ft · 14 sec · Swamp Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    43 m · 3 sec · Swamp Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Swamp Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Charlotte Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Charlotte Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1321 ft · 28 sec · Big Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Layfield Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottstown Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spinnerstown Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Spinnerstown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Steinsburg Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Steinsburg Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cassel Road

    550 ft · 21 sec · Cassel Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Locust Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Linden Street

    1596 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on PA-378

    2 mi · 4 min · PA-378

  22. 22

    Continue on Wyandotte Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wyandotte Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fahy Bridge

    1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royersford and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Layfield Road
6.01 mi · 14%
Swamp Pike
5.83 mi · 13%
John Fries Highway
4.22 mi · 10%
North Lewis Road
3.41 mi · 8%
Bethlehem Pike
3.13 mi · 7%
Steinsburg Road
2.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Layfield Road

Turn left onto Layfield Road

6.01 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenville
00h 35m from Royersford
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Royersford and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Royersford to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Royersford and 24.2 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Royersford and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Greenville.

RAIL

Paoli

41 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

44 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

48 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

48 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royersford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.12 km).

Royersford

#1 Royersford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,746
Coordinates40.1842700, -75.5379600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Avenue (-75.537845, 40.184365)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Royersford and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:47:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.